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IMU DIETETICS WITH NUTRITION PROGRAMME

Empowering Healthy Lives: Embark on a Professional Career

About The Programme

Dietitians and nutritionists study about the role of nutrients in maintaining health. Dietitians assess, diagnose and prescribe diets for individuals according to their disease conditions to support recovery and regain health. Dietitians are also trained to integrate management skills and dietetics expertise to provide safe and nutritious foods for normal and therapeutic meal plans.

Graduates of IMU’s Dietetics with Nutrition Degree programme will be able to work as dietitians in the government and private sectors, providing dietetics services, food service management, and counselling in disease management.

This programme is awarded the International Accreditation for Education Programs for Dietitian-Nutritionists conferred by the International Confederation of Dietetics Association (ICDA)

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WHY Study at IMU?

An Established Private Medical and Health University

Build Your Future Healthcare Professional Network

Well-Known Faculty Members

Training Future Leaders

Opportunity for Work Life Experience and Student Mobility

Key Facts

At IMU

  • DEGREE

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Dietetics with Nutrition (IMU)

  • COMMENCEMENT

July & September

  • TOTAL DURATION

4 years

  • TOTAL TUITION FEE

RM207,000 (Malaysian)
RM216,000 (International)

At Partner University

  • DEGREE

Degree from partner universities

  • COMMENCEMENT

July & September

  • TOTAL DURATION

4 Years

  • TOTAL TUITION FEE

At IMU (2 Years)
RM103,500 (Malaysian)
RM108,000 (International)

At Partner University*
 Australia (2 years)
AUD 83,000 - 85,040

Disclaimer:
* Overseas fees are indicative and subject to annual increase and currency exchange rate. Fees are exclusive of levy and bridging fee.

  • PARTNER UNIVERSITIES

RM10,000* ENTRANCE BURSARY

As part of our commitment to supporting aspiring healthcare professionals, IMU is offering an Entrance Bursary of RM10,000 to eligible students who fulfill the requirements for our Dietetics with Nutrition programme for the July and September 2023 intake.

This is a fantastic chance to pursue your passion for dietetics with nutrition while receiving financial assistance to jumpstart your educational journey. Apply today to claim your RM10,000* Entrance Bursary and kickstart your rewarding career in dietetics with nutrition.
*Terms and conditions apply

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The BSc (Hons) Dietetics with Nutrition programme in IMU has been awarded the International Accreditation for Education Programs for Dietitian-Nutritionists conferred by the International Confederation of Dietetics Association (ICDA). This ICDA award is a recognition that the IMU Dietetics with Nutrition curriculum has met the standards to produce competent dietitians upon graduation. The award will also enhance the international reputation of the programme in member countries of ICDA. We are the first university in the world to receive this inaugural award by ICDA.

International Confederation of Dietetics Association (ICDA)

INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION

Industrial Partners

Engagement and partnership with industries are key to the success to graduate employability, and we at IMU are proud to share prominent industry partners who have taken in our students as interns in preparation for future careers. The theories learned in the classroom are translated to real-world experience whereby our students are able to apply their knowledge in the workplace of their choice.

alpro-pharmacy
Beacon Wellness
Institut Jantung Negara

Dietitians' Areas of Work

Patient Care & Consultancy

  • Government and private hospitals and clinics
  • Nursing homes, dialysis center, rehabilitation homes
  • Retail Pharmacies
  • Health and wellness centers
  • Digital health industry

Food Service & Management

  • Government and private Hospitals
  • Nursing and rehabilitation homes
  • International and boarding schools
  • Sports institutes
  • Food outlets and factories

Sports

  • Sports and Athletes’ Training Institute
  • Fitness centres

Corporate

  • Food or pharmaceutical industry

Academia Research

  • Universities, Research institutes

Entrepreneurship & Business

  • Businesses and start-ups
  • Digital health platforms

Discover the World of Dietetics & Nutrition

  • Tan Sing Ean, 2012
    Clinical Dietitian, Ministry of Health Malaysia
  • Goh Wan Ying, 2014
    Pegawai Dietetik U41, Ministry of Health Malaysia
  • Eng Seow Wei, 2014
    Head Dietitian, Naluri Hidup Sdn Bhd
  • Koh Bi Qi, 2014
    Dietitian, Ministry of Health Malaysia
  • Mitra, 2015
    Marketing Manager, Firstline Pharmaceuticals
  • Ang Hui Inn, 2015
    Nutritionist, Eu Yan Sang
  • Louisa Low Sin Yee, 2017
    Dietitian in Charge, KPJ Sentosa KL Specialist Hospital
  • Ng Poh Mun, 2017
    Dietitian, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur
  • Wong Wei Xiang, 2017
    Master Student, International Medical University
  • Leonard Yap, 2017
    Sr, Dietitian, LiveSmart Malaysia & Business Development Manager, LTD Dietetics Enterprise Singapore
  • Casandra Ang, 2017
    Dietitian cum Research Assistant, Groupe Sante Sdn Bhd & Master Student, University Putra Malaysia
  • Yeo Jowynna Xia-Ni, 2017
    Dietitian, Homusk, ABC Children Specialist Clinic and Vease Food & Nutrition PLT
  • Ahmed Khaled Abdulla Aljaberi, 2017
    Oncology Clinical Dietitian, King Hamad University Hospital,Bahrain
  • Ong Sie Theng, 2017
    Nutritional Executive, Fonterra Brands (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
  • Yeoh Chai Yen, 2017
    Dietitian, Pantai Hospital Ipoh
  • Nicholas Foo Yung-Hwei, 2017
    Catering Dietitian, KBR Group Sdn Bhd
  • Logavani Sadasivam, 2018
    Consultant Dietitian, HealthifyMe
  • Ku Ahmad Azmeel Bin Ku Muhsen, 2018
    Sports Dietitian, National Sports Institute
  • Gursharon Kaur Gill, 2019
    Dietitian, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur
  • Ng Hui Ru, 2019
    Corporate Dietitian, One Alianz Consortium Sdn Bhd
  • Nursyafiqah Nazirmuddin, 2019
    Dietitian - Food Service, Sodexo
  • Ng Ceymone, 2019
    Dietitian, Farmz Asia

SEE WHAT

Some of Our Alumni are Doing

ALUMNI STORY

Hoh Hui Shan (better known as Shan) has always been active in extra-curricular activities when she was young. She was also a state swimmer for 6 years. Even now, she is still actively participating in races – swimming, running, aquathlon, and triathlon relays.
Hoh Hui Shan
Monisha Mohanan Nair found her interest in dietetics during her school days when she came across the word Dietitian. This has prompted her to research further about the profession as well as universities in Malaysia that were offering this programme.
Monisha Mohanan Nair
Nutrition and Dietetics changed Georgen Thye’s life, helping him lose 30kg and keeping it off. He had also witnessed countless patients suffering from chronic diseases mostly caused by an unhealthy lifestyle in the first four years of his career working in a hospital as a clinical dietitian.
Georgen Thye
I have always been fascinated by how nutrition can impact human health, which is the main question that leads me to my journey in IMU. It is also one of the best decisions that I have made for myself. Studying Dietetics with Nutrition in IMU made me realise that it is not just about the knowledge that is valuable, but what comes together with the knowledge. The soft skills that I acquired along the journey have made me a better person than I was before besides essential knowledge and skills to become a competent dietitian.
Ong Yee PingFinal year student
I am glad to meet experienced, and friendly lecturers who have worked in a related field in the past. This has inspired me to be a competent dietitian in the future. With this, it prepares me for future work life after graduation.
Kee Ling Xuan2nd year student
Dietetics with Nutrition in IMU has taught me 2 key things; character development and strong work ethics. This has helped me maintain my standard as Clinical Dietitian in the government sector today. The close relationship with the passionate lecturers sharing their wisdom will always be cherished in my miind.
Abdul Rahman bin MohamedAlumnus
The IMU Dietetics with Nutrition programme has indeed prepared me well to enter the working world. With the intensive clinical practicum training by the Clinical Instructors and lecturers, I have not only built a good foundation of knowledge but also improved my soft skills with the various exposures that I have had through the coursework and training at the hospitals, health clinics and community centres.
Gursharon Kaur GillAlumna

HEAR WHAT

Some of Our Students Say

FEATURED ACADEMICS

PROF WINNIE CHEE SIEW SWEE

BSc (Hons) Dietetics, MSc, PhD (UKM). Conjoint Faculty, University of Newcastle, Australia

Years of Experience: 26

Specialisation Areas
Medical nutrition therapy for diabetes and chronic kidney disease, bone health nutrition

MARY EASAW

BSc (N&D) (India), PG Dip, MSc (UK)

Years of Experience: 38

Specialisation Areas
Food service management, quality and accreditation of hospital management, medical nutrition therapy for cardiovascular diets, professionalism in dietetics

DR YANG WAI YEW

BSc (Dietetics) (UKM), Master (Sheffield), PhD (Newcastle)

Years of Experience: 19

Specialisation Areas
Nutrition in early life, dietary assessment, empathy in healthcare professions practice

DR LEE CHING LI

BSc (Hons) Dietetics, MSc, PhD (M’sia)

Years of Experience: 20

Specialisation Areas
Medical nutrition therapy for obesity and diabetes, nutrition counselling, behaviour change

JAMILAH ABD JAMIL

BSc (Hons) Dietetics (UKM), MSc (IMU)

Years of Experience: 17

Specialisation Areas
Professional practice in dietetics

KANIMOLLI ARASU

BSc (Hons) Dietetics (UKM), MSc (UKM)

Years of Experience: 19

Specialisation Areas
Medical nutrition therapy for diabetes, hypertension, eating disorders and paediatrics, bone health nutrition

DR CHEN SEONG TING

BHSc (Dietetics) and PhD (Community Nutrition)

Years of Experience: 12

Specialisation Areas
Medical nutrition therapy for paediatrics and persons with special needs, nutrition focused physical examination

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